THE RESULTANT OF TWO FORCES IS 50N. IF THE FORCES ARE PERPENDICULAR TO EACH OTHER AND ONE OF THEM MAKES AN ANGLE OF 30° WITH THE RESULTANT, FIND ITS MAGNITUDE
A. 100.0N B. 57.7N C. 43.3N ✓ D. 25.0N The answer to the question is: C. 43.3N To solve this problem, we can use vector addition and trigonometric functions. Let’s denote the magnitude of the first force as F1 and the magnitude…
AN ORDER COMPELLING A LOWER COURT OR PUBLIC CORPORATION TO PERFORM IN ACCORDANCE WITH LEGITIMACY IS CALLED
A. the writ of mandamus ✓ B. the great writ C. the writ of ombudsman D. none of the above The answer to the question is: A. the writ of mandamus The writ of mandamus is a legal order issued by a higher court…
BEFORE NIGERIA BECAME A REPUBLIC, THE HIGHEST BODY CHARGED WITH THE ADMINISTRATOR OF JUSTICE WAS THE
A. Privy council ✓ B. High court C. Supreme court D. Court of appeal The answer to the question is: A. Privy council Before Nigeria became a republic, the highest body charged with the administration of justice was the Privy Council. The Privy Council…
LAWHUL-MAHFUDH IS ASSOCIATED WITH QURANIC
A. memorization B. preservation ✓ C. compilation D. recitation The answer to the question is: B. preservation Lawhul-Mahfudh, also known as the Preserved Tablet, is a concept in Islamic theology and is associated with the preservation of the Quran. The term Lawhul-Mahfudh is derived…
A COMPLETE PRAYER ENDS WITH
A. Taslim ✓ B. Bismillah C. Tashahhud D. Tahlil The answer to the question is: A. Taslim A complete prayer in Islam ends with the Taslim. The Taslim is the act of turning the head to the right and then to the left, saying…
NIGERIA STARTED TO OPERATE ON A REAL FEDERAL STRUCTURE WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF THE
A. 1922 Clifford constitution B. 1946 Richards constitution C. 1953 London conference D. 1954 Lyttleton constitution ✓ E. 1963 Republican constitution The answer to the question is: D. 1954 Lyttleton constitution The introduction of the 1954 Lyttleton constitution marked a significant milestone in the evolution…
THE PROPHET WHO WAS WITH THE EXILES OF 597 BC IN BABYLON WAS
A. Amos B. Hosea C. Micah D. Ezekiel ✓ E. Isaiah The answer to the question is: D. Ezekiel Ezekiel was a major prophet of the Old Testament and is traditionally credited with writing the Book of Ezekiel. He was among the exiles taken to…
THE DEVELOPMENT OF MICROLITHS IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
A. Middle Age Stone B. Late Stone Age ✓ C. Iron Age D. Early Stone Age The answer to the question is: B. Late Stone Age Microliths are small stone tools, typically a few centimeters in length and often geometrically shaped, that were produced…
THE ACTIVITY OF PTYALIN IS LIKELY TO DECREASE WITH AN INCREASE IN THE CONCENTRATION OF
A. oxygen B. starch C. protein D. acid ✓ The answer to the question is: D. acid The activity of ptyalin, an enzyme found in saliva that helps break down starches into simpler sugars, is likely to decrease with an increase in the concentration…
IF THE CROSS OF A RED-FLOWERED PLANT WITH A WHITE FLOWERED PLANT PRODUCES A PINK FLOWERED PLANT, THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF
A. codominance B. incomplete dominance ✓ C. mutation D. linkage The answer to the question is: B. incomplete dominance When a cross between a red-flowered plant and a white-flowered plant produces a pink-flowered plant, this is an example of incomplete dominance. Incomplete dominance occurs…
A TRAIN WITH AN INITIAL VELOCITY OF 20MS-1 IS SUBJECTED TO A UNIFORM DECELERATION OF 2MS-2. THE TIME REQUIRED TO BRING THE TRAIN TO A COMPLETE HALT IS
A. 40s B. 10s ✓ C. 20s D. 5s The answer to the question is: B. 10s To find the time required to bring the train to a complete halt, we can use the equations of motion. The equation that relates initial…
A RADIOACTIVE NUCLEUS HAS A HALF-LIFE OF 20 YEARS, STARTING WITH 100,000 PARTICLES, HOW MANY PARTICLES WILL BE LEFT EXACTLY AT THE END OF 40 YEARS
A. 75,000 particles B. 35,000 particles C. 25,000 particles ✓ D. 50,000 particles The answer to the question is: C. 25,000 particles The decay of a radioactive nucleus can be described by its half-life, which is the time it takes for half…
WHICH EUROPEAN EXPLORER IS CREDITED WITH DISCOVERING SIERRA LEONE IN THE 15TH CENTURY
A. Vasco da Gama B. Christopher Columbus C. Ferdinand Magellan D. Pedro de Sintra ✓ The answer to the question is: D. Pedro de Sintra Pedro de Sintra is credited with discovering Sierra Leone in the 15th century. Pedro de Sintra was a Portuguese…
DURING THE GREAT TREK, THE VOORTREKKERS CLASHED WITH THE INDIGENOUS ZULU PEOPLE. WHO WAS THE ZULU KING AT THAT TIME
A. King Zwelithini B. Dingane kaSenzangakhona ✓ C. Cetshwayo kaMpande D. Shaka Zulu The answer to the question is: B. Dingane kaSenzangakhona During the Great Trek, the Voortrekkers clashed with the indigenous Zulu people. The Zulu king at that time was Dingane kaSenzangakhona. Dingane…
THE SURAH WHICH BEGINS WITH FOUR OATHS IS
A. ad-Duha B. al-Kafirun C. at-Tin ✓ D. Alaq The answer to the question is: C. at-Tin The Surah which begins with four oaths is “at-Tin.” This is the 95th chapter of the Quran and it is named after the Arabic word “at-Tin,” which…
A RAK’AH IN SALAT STARTS WITH
A. Takbiratul Ihram ✓ B. Qiyam bi Itidal C. Sujud D. Ruku The answer to the question is: A. Takbiratul Ihram A rak’ah in Salat, the Islamic ritual prayer, begins with the Takbiratul Ihram. The Takbiratul Ihram is the opening phrase of the prayer,…
WHICH PROPHET IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE “VALLEY OF DRY BONES” VISION, SYMBOLIZING THE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL FROM EXILE
A. Ezekiel ✓ B. Daniel C. Jeremiah D. Zechariah The answer to the question is: A. Ezekiel Ezekiel, a major prophet in the Hebrew Bible, is known for his vivid and symbolic visions. The “valley of dry bones” vision is found in the Book…
IF A BODY MOVES WITH A CONSTANT SPEED AND AT THE SAME TIME UNDERGOES AN ACCELERATION, ITS MOTION IS SAID TO BE
A. oscillation B. circular ✓ C. rotational D. rectilinear The answer to the question is: B. circular When a body moves with a constant speed and at the same time undergoes an acceleration, its motion is said to be circular. This type of motion…
LIQUID BLACK SOAP IS MADE BY BOILING PALM OIL WITH LIQUID EXTRACT OF ASH. THE FUNCTION OF THE ASH IS TO PROVIDE THE
A. Acid B. Ester of alkanoic acid C. Alkali ✓ C. Alkanol The answer to the question is: C. Alkali Liquid black soap is made by boiling palm oil with the liquid extract of ash. The function of the ash is to provide an…
WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING COMPOUNDS WOULD REACT RAPIDLY WITH BROMINE
A. Benzene B. Hexane C. Hexene ✓ D. Hexanol The answer to the question is: C. Hexene Bromine is a halogen that readily undergoes addition reactions with unsaturated compounds, such as alkenes and alkynes, due to their electron-rich double or triple bonds. The reaction…
IT TAKES 4 MINUTES TO BOIL A QUANTITY OF WATER ELECTRICALLY. HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO BOIL SAME QUANTITY OF WATER USING THE SAME HEATING COIL BUT WITH THE CURRENT DOUBLED
A. 64 minutes B. 32 minutes C. 8 minutes D. 2 minutes E. 1 minute ✓ The answer to the question is: E. 1 minute To calculate how long it will take to boil the same quantity of water using the same heating coil…
THE SUPEREROGATORY PRAYER WITH A SINGLE RAK’AH IS SALATUL
A. Safar B. Jama’ah C. Witr ✓ D. Kusuf The answer to the question is: C. Witr The supererogatory prayer with a single rak’ah is known as Salat al-Witr. Salat al-Witr is a significant prayer in Islam, performed after the Isha prayer and before…
COPPER METAL WILL REACT WITH CONCENTRATED TRIOXONITRATE (V) ACID TO GIVE
A. Cu(NO3)3 + NO + N2O4 + H2O B. Cu(NO3)2 + NO + H2O C. CuO + NO2 + H2O D. Cu(NO3)2 + NO2 + H2O ✓ The answer to the question is: D. Cu(NO3)2+ NO2 + H2O When copper metal reacts with concentrated trioxonitrate(V) acid (also known as nitric acid),…
EIGHT BEHAVIORS ASSOCIATED WITH DRUG ADDICTION
Drug addiction is a complex condition characterized by compulsive drug-seeking behavior and the inability to control or stop drug use despite negative consequences. Individuals suffering from drug addiction often exhibit various behaviors that are indicative of their dependence on drugs.…
IF 1.5 MOLES OF OXYGEN REACTS WITH SULPHUR (IV) OXIDE, CALCULATE THE MASS OF TETRAOXOSULPHATE(VI) ACID PRODUCED
To calculate the mass of tetraoxosulfate (VI) acid produced when 1.5 moles of oxygen reacts with sulfur (IV) oxide, we need to determine the balanced chemical equation for the reaction first. The balanced equation is as follows: 2SO2 + O2…
SOLUTION HANDLING INCLUDING FORWARD AND REVERSE PIPETTING WITH UV-vis SPECTROSCOPY CALIBRATION
Solution handling, forward and reverse pipetting, and UV-vis spectroscopy calibration are essential techniques used in various fields, such as chemistry, biology, and clinical diagnostics. These methods are critical for accurate and reliable quantitative analysis of samples. In this comprehensive explanation,…
PERFORMING THE THERMOFLUOR ASSAY WITH AND WITHOUT BOUND DRUGS
Performing and interpreting biophysical analyses of a protein with and without bound drugs using the Thermofluor assay involves several steps. The Thermofluor assay, also known as thermal shift assay or differential scanning fluorimetry, is a powerful tool for studying protein…
PCR A GENE WITH PHOSPHORYLATED PRIMERS
To PCR (polymerase chain reaction) a gene with phosphorylated primers, you will need to follow these steps: Gather materials: You will need a DNA template containing the gene you want to amplify, phosphorylated primers specific to the target gene, PCR…
DNA ANALYSIS WITH UV QUANTIFICATION
DNA analysis with UV quantification is a technique used to measure the concentration and purity of DNA samples. UV quantification involves using a spectrophotometer to measure the absorbance of UV light by DNA at a specific wavelength, typically 260 nm.…
PROTEIN FINGERPRINTING WITH SDS-PAGE
SDS-PAGE (sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis) is a widely used technique for separating proteins based on their molecular weights. It is a crucial tool in protein fingerprinting, which involves the analysis of protein patterns to identify and characterize them. Principle…
REGULATION OF DNA REPLICATION DURING CELL GROWTH AND INTERACTION WITH TRANSCRIPTION
DNA replication is a crucial process that occurs in all living cells, where the genetic material is copied and transmitted to the next generation. The regulation of DNA replication is a complex process that involves the coordination of multiple cellular…
OPTIMIZING HEALTH WITH JARDIANCE
Jardiance is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes. Its generic name is empagliflozin. It belongs to a class of drugs called sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. Jardiance works by helping the kidneys get rid of glucose from your bloodstream…
COPING WITH DIABETIC RETINOPATHY CHALLENGES
Diabetic retinopathy is a serious complication of diabetes that affects the eyes. It is caused by damage to the blood vessels of the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye (retina). The condition can lead to vision impairment and…
THE AMOUNT OF DNA THAT HUMANS SHARE WITH BANANAS
The amount of DNA that humans share with bananas is approximately 60%. Understanding DNA and Genetic Similarities DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is a molecule that contains the genetic instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all known living…
APPROACH TO PATIENTS WITH LYMPHADENOPATHY, LYMPHOPROLIFERATIVE AND PLASMA CELL DISORDERS
Introduction to Lymphadenopathy Lymphadenopathy refers to the enlargement or swelling of lymph nodes, which are small bean-shaped structures found throughout the body. Lymph nodes play a crucial role in the immune system by filtering lymph fluid and trapping harmful substances…
DEALING WITH SECONDARY AMENORRHEA
Secondary amenorrhea is defined as the absence of menstrual periods for a period of at least three months in women who have previously had regular menstrual cycles. It is important to note that primary amenorrhea refers to the absence of…
DEALING WITH OBSTRUCTIVE JAUNDICE
Introduction Obstructive jaundice refers to a medical condition characterized by the yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, and whites of the eyes (sclera) due to an obstruction in the bile ducts. Bile is a fluid produced by the liver that…
SINGLE-GENE DISORDERS WITH NONCLASSIC INHERITANCE
Introduction Single-Gene Disorders with Nonclassic Inheritance refer to a group of genetic disorders that are caused by mutations in a single gene and exhibit inheritance patterns that deviate from the classical Mendelian inheritance. These disorders are characterized by atypical patterns…
COPING WITH CANCER CHEMOTHERAPY
Introduction Cancer chemotherapy is a treatment that uses drugs to target and kill cancer cells. It’s often used to shrink tumors, prevent their spread, or relieve cancer-related symptoms. Chemotherapy drugs can be administered orally or through injections, and they work…
APPROACH TO A CHILD WITH ARTHRITIS
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), also known as childhood arthritis, is a group of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions that affect children under the age of 16. While the exact causes of JIA are not fully understood, several factors are believed to…
APPROACH TO PATIENTS WITH PIGMENTARY CHANGE
When approaching patients with pigmentary changes, it’s important to consider various factors, including the patient’s medical history, duration and progression of the pigmentary changes, associated symptoms, and any potential triggers or exposures. Here’s a general approach to evaluating patients with…
HOW TO COPE WITH HEART FAILURE
Heart failure is a complex clinical syndrome that occurs when the heart is unable to pump blood effectively to meet the body’s demands. It is not a disease in itself, but rather a condition that develops due to various underlying…
DIAGNOSTIC APPROACH TO PATIENTS WITH RENAL FAILURE AND RENAL IMPAIRMENT
AKI & CKD Definitions Acute Kidney Injury (AKI): Acute Kidney Injury (AKI), also known as acute renal failure, is a sudden and rapid decline in kidney function over a short period of time. This condition is characterized by a significant…
REVOLUTIONIZING HEALTHCARE WITH ANXIOLYTICS
Anxiolytics, also known as anti-anxiety medications, are a class of drugs used to treat various forms of anxiety disorders. These medications are prescribed to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, such as excessive worry, fear, restlessness, and nervousness. Anxiolytics work by targeting…
APPROACH TO PATIENT WITH COMMON FACIAL RASHES OF ACNE AND ROSACEA
Acne and rosacea are two common skin conditions that affect many individuals worldwide. While they share some similarities in their presentation, they have distinct pathogenic mechanisms and clinical features. Let’s explore the pathogenesis of each condition separately: 1. Acne: Acne…
STRATEGIES FOR DEALING WITH WHEEZING IN CHILDREN
Wheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound that occurs when air flows through narrowed or constricted airways. In children, wheezing is often associated with respiratory conditions. Here are some common causes of wheezing in children: Asthma: Asthma is a chronic condition…
STRATEGIES FOR COPING WITH UTERINE CANCER
Uterine cancer, also known as endometrial cancer, refers to the cancer that develops in the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium. There are several types of uterine cancer, including: Endometrioid adenocarcinoma: This is the most common type of uterine…
TIPS FOR DEALING WITH MISCARRIAGES
A miscarriage, also known as a spontaneous abortion, is the loss of a pregnancy before the fetus is able to survive independently outside the womb. It typically occurs during the first 20 weeks of gestation, although the majority of miscarriages…
HOW TO COPE WITH DEPRESSION
Introduction Depression is a mental health disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities that were once enjoyable. It can also cause physical symptoms such as fatigue, changes in appetite or…